May 30, 1835, Coleraine, Vermont (the Song Friend says Mas­sa­chu­setts).

April 4, 1912, at his home in Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois.

Rosehill Cemetery & Mausoleum, Chicago, Illinois.

Martin was the son of Arad Towne (a vocal music teacher) and Tryphenia McCloud, and husband of Belle Kellogg. A doctor, teacher & composer, he also belonged to the Continentals singing group. One of his most popular songs was the 1865 Old Abe the Battle Eagle. His works in­clude: